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FAT Event – WordPress Event and Calendar Booking 5.3

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Product details

Version on file
5.3
Type
plugin
Released
12-09-2021
File size
9.00 MB
License
GPL

About FAT Event – WordPress Event and Calendar Booking 5.3

FAT Event is a WordPress plugin for event calendars and event booking. In the store it is filed under events, calendar, booking and business service plugins, so it suits sites that publish events and want visitors to book a place.

The listing gives no feature list, so the details are not confirmed here: which calendar views it offers, how payments work, and which emails it sends. The documentation in the package is the place to check those before you commit to it.

The file on record is version 5.3, released in 2021 and about 9 MB in size. Older listings may show a different number, so rely on the version on file, and test the plugin with your current WordPress and PHP versions on a staging site first.

Requirements

  • WordPress

Key features

Event calendar
Filed as an event and calendar plugin for publishing upcoming events.
Event booking
The name and categories point to visitors booking events; check the documentation for payment and attendee options.
Business service use
Also filed under business service, so it can serve classes, workshops or appointments-style events.
Plugin package of about 9 MB
A fairly large package, which hints at bundled assets or templates; the listing doesn't specify what.
Works inside WordPress
Installed as a normal plugin and managed from the WordPress dashboard.

Is it right for you?

A good fit for

  • Organisers who run classes, workshops or meetups and need online sign-ups
  • Small businesses that want an events calendar and booking inside WordPress

Look elsewhere if

  • Sites that need a documented payment gateway list; the listing doesn't state any

How to install FAT Event – WordPress Event and Calendar Booking 5.3

  1. 1

    Download the file

    Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.

  2. 2

    Upload it to WordPress

    In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.

  3. 3

    Install and activate

    Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.

Notes for this product

  • The listing doesn't mention required companion plugins. Check the documentation in the package, and confirm which payment options it supports before taking paid bookings.

Setup: using FAT Event – WordPress Event and Calendar Booking 5.3

  1. Install on a staging site. Activate the plugin on a copy of your site and confirm it loads with your current WordPress and PHP.
  2. Read the documentation. Note the shortcodes or blocks used to show the calendar and booking form.
  3. Create a test event. Add one event with a date, time and capacity, and publish it.
  4. Place the calendar on a page. Add the calendar to a page using the method the documentation describes.
  5. Make a test booking. Book your own event and check the confirmation message and any emails before going live.

Common problems and fixes

“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
Why it happens
The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
How to fix it
Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
Why it happens
The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
How to fix it
Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
Why it happens
Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
How to fix it
Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
Why it happens
The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
How to fix it
Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.

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Frequently asked questions

Which version is this?

The version on file is 5.3, released in 2021. Older listings may show a different number, so go by the version on file.

Does it take payments?

The listing doesn't state any payment gateways. Check the documentation in the package.

Is it an events calendar or a booking plugin?

Both, going by the name and categories: it lists events and handles bookings.

Will it work with current WordPress?

Test it on a staging copy first, since the file dates from 2021.

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